[Yes, this is all very nice, but what happens if you have issues calling anyone a friend in any serious way? He's being prodded by the Usyagi after trying to ignore the whole celebration for a while, and despite his protests he now has a(n obnoxiously pink) coupon of sorts, for the boats.]
I hardly need to skip the payment, you know? [Not that the Usyagi care. Can't he just take Bull, they're totally friends!1!1]